Fitbit unveils tools aimed at improving sleep quality

Available on the free Fitbit app, the tools are fully compatible with all Fitbit devices that track sleep.TOI Tech | Updated: June 22, 2016, 10:16 IST

After fitness tracking, it seems that Fitbit now wants users to meet their sleep goals.

The wearables brand has introduced a set of sleep tools that are aimed to improve the sleep consistency and overall health of users. Available on the free Fitbit app, the tools are fully compatible with all Fitbit devices that track sleep.

There’s also a new Sleep Schedule feature, which offers personalized sleep goals based on the sleep data to indicate the optimal amount of sleep required each night.

The sleep-centric tools are developed in collaboration with Fitbit’s new panel of sleep experts, including Dr. Michael Grandner of the University of Arizona, Dr. Allison Siebern of Stanford University and Dr. Michael Smith at Johns Hopkins University.

The new tools offer the following:

Sleep Goal: Based on the sleep data from their Fitbit tracker, users can follow the app’s personalized recommendations or set target number of hours to make sure they’re getting enough sleep each night.

Bedtime and Wake Up Targets: Based on their sleep goals and past sleep behavior, the app will recommend target bedtime and wake-up times. Users can customize these based on their personal preferences and schedule.

Bedtime and Wake Up Reminders: To help reach sleep goals, regularly go to bed and wake up more consistently, users can receive push notification reminders on their smartphone. They can also set a silent wake alarm on their Fitbit tracker based on wake up targets.

Sleep Schedule History Chart: This will help users track sleep consistency over time to determine if they are meeting their goals.